Open Thread: Game 93 - A's at LAAoAAAoA (cont.)

Harden is just plain locked in. He's making me just as happy on the mound right now as any cy young caliber month from any member of the Big Three. And I don't think I'm exagerrating.

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jul 19, 2005 8:52 PM PDT reply actions

Emotion

has anyone ever seen Harden show any, god i love that guy

by Pucking Insane on Jul 19, 2005 8:52 PM PDT reply actions

Me too!!

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Only after the game is over.

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 19, 2005 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions

it's funny

the only expression i ever see on his face is the smirk. either the "great play" smirk or the "i'm going to go break someone's head" hockey player pissed off smirk.

the guy is INTENSE on the mound.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 19, 2005 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Man what I wouldn't do for an arm like Harden's.

What he lacked last year was control. He's really worked on spotting his fastball and keeping his offspeed down in the zone. He holds runners on base effectively now too. Ritchie is now a complete pitcher.

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 8:53 PM PDT reply actions

Question:

How many pitches in the next inning can Harden afford to pitch if we're going to send him out there for the 9th?

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 8:54 PM PDT reply actions

CG

I've been away the last couple of days - I know the results, but not what pitchers are fresh. At this rate, will Macha take him out after eight innings, or if he's over or around 100 after eight, send him back out to pitch the ninth too?

Thoughts?

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jul 19, 2005 8:54 PM PDT reply actions

Everyone got MAIMED

in that 14 inning game. I think Macha'd probably try to get Harden out there in the 9th if the Angels' half of the score remains the same, let the 'pen get one last day of rest. Since Texas may tax our bullpen this week.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree

The A's have to go another eight games without a rest. Not THAT long, but who knows when we'll need to use the bullpen again?

by Melody on Jul 19, 2005 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions

I like how he just confidently jogs off the field.

Jon Garland has that cocky slow walk to the dugout.

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 8:54 PM PDT reply actions

is it anything like

Swisher's slow crawl from the batters box?

:)

by Sharon on Jul 19, 2005 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Peralta likes to give up the gopher balls.

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 8:55 PM PDT reply actions

he only went 81 last game

he can go 9 i think.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 19, 2005 8:55 PM PDT reply actions

A perfect game

would be a good centerpiece for a Harden campaign for Cy Young, but Halladay is just so good.

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

Halladay?

he's out for like a month. it'll probably be garland, as much as i hate to see that. maybe buerhle.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 19, 2005 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Halladay is injured

Who knows if he'll regain form when he comes back...

How long will he be out for anyways?

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 19, 2005 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Let's get a few more runs and show these Angels!!

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

the time missed to injury will hurt his candidacy

but i'd vote for him...

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 19, 2005 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

That offspeed pitch looked juicy

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

Ball three Chavez

Ball four Chavez

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

New nickname?

Dan Johnson= Prince DJ
Yes, or dumb?

Sweet HR

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

Nooo...

That would mean he's the heir apparent to Rich's throne.

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah... true

Just DJ then :)

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions

DanJo!

by RobertBall1981 on Jul 19, 2005 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions

i just finished reading Harry Potter

and Prince reminds me of the book, which made me cry. So, I don't think it'll work out because DJ makes me happy.

Pssst. Over here....i don't bite i promise :)

by ChavysGrl3 on Jul 19, 2005 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Chavy is having a horrible night

at the plate.

Yikes.

by Sharon on Jul 19, 2005 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

yuck game for eric

at least the other guys picked him up!!

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 19, 2005 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

If he hadn't been injured...

Oh well. Next year!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

Chavez is a good player but he hasn't developed as

the A's had hoped for his offense. Look at his numbers. He still strikes out way too much and his power number haven't been increasing over the years. I think they initially thought he had 40 home run potential. I love it that he has oppo power but he has way too many swing throughs for a guy that hits 25 to 30 home runs a year. He's still young. He is still developing faster sooner than later I hope.

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:02 PM PDT reply actions

Hair Mojo

Ronnie Mac on second.

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:03 PM PDT reply actions

Payday is a stud!

by mrod on Jul 19, 2005 9:04 PM PDT reply actions

Get the Klown home!

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:04 PM PDT reply actions

Swisher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Walk the talk Nick!!!

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:05 PM PDT reply actions

Dude

The Glove just continues to impress me. _________________ This Post was brought to you by Gilette, the best a man can get.

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 9:05 PM PDT reply actions

who has the higher "ceiling"?

swish or DJ? for some reason, i cant help but think it's swish, no matter how solid/really good DJ has been.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 19, 2005 9:05 PM PDT reply actions

definitely Swish

by chri5 on Jul 19, 2005 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions

It will be

interesting to watch those two progress. Swisher has more hype but I think DJ waited so long to get called up that he will make the most of his chance. DJ might have a shorter shelf life but I think he will do better.

by natsirt on Jul 19, 2005 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Go Nickey!1

I hope Nick gets the eye back that he had at the minor league level. He had i think over a hundred walks.

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:06 PM PDT reply actions

yup

103 last year to go with 109 Ks

by chri5 on Jul 19, 2005 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Swish out...

Rich up for the eighth?

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:07 PM PDT reply actions

2 more innings to go

and we got this one baby! Ooooooooooyeeeeaaaahhhhh!

by mrod on Jul 19, 2005 9:07 PM PDT reply actions

I would think Swisher has the higher ceiling. His

swing is much more compact with more power. DJ is Scott Hatteberg on a little juice.

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:07 PM PDT reply actions

King Richard

All rise.....Forthcoming, the honorable King Richard IV.

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 9:07 PM PDT reply actions

All hail the King

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions

HAIL!

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

I am so happy

he's on our team.

by ArakSOT on Jul 19, 2005 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions

So happy

The bullpen rests tonight

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

this is the type of game I love

watching the away announcers compliment our players.

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Yep

Big K

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:10 PM PDT reply actions

has she killed you for your sig yet?

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 19, 2005 9:10 PM PDT reply actions

K!

All Hail King Richard IV!

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:10 PM PDT reply actions

BAM

ALL HAIL!

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 9:10 PM PDT reply actions

Bam again

All Hail!

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

HAIL!

Your majesty, how you work thy counts.

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions

and i wonder if anyone brought this up...

front page of espn:

Rumours: Byrnes a Bomber? {in}

that would make me barf.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

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by Jjjsixsix on Jul 19, 2005 9:11 PM PDT reply actions

How come the TV doesn't have Rich's pitch speed?

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:11 PM PDT reply actions

prolly no socal hookup

by As Man on Jul 19, 2005 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

chone is taking all the way

throw it down the middle he's taking

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:12 PM PDT reply actions

don't let this bugger on!!!!

by As Man on Jul 19, 2005 9:12 PM PDT reply actions

96 mph

angels broadcast has that last ball at 96mph. all hail ...

by mookyee on Jul 19, 2005 9:12 PM PDT reply actions

OK Rich

Keep Figgins OFF BASE!

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:12 PM PDT reply actions

Figgins is a pain.

by Sharon on Jul 19, 2005 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

I really hope we can have

the same type of confidence with Blanton and Haren in the next few years. Does anyone else feel like that's possible?

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

same as Harden?

I don't know...

by Sharon on Jul 19, 2005 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't know.

Not the same as Harden -- I don't think that's possible. But close? Maybe. That'd be nice. :-)

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions

not quite

Haren reminds me somewhat of Harden a year ago - great stuff, just needs to be a little more consistent with his mechanics, especially when he gets tired. I don't think he will ever be quite as good, but he will be close.

Blanton - not a chance.

Rock and roll around my head like a 6 string belief

by andeux on Jul 19, 2005 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Okay, no lips Erstad is up. Take him down Ritchie

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

Panty Prancer...

is on. Bets on how long it'll be before he steals?

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

Why do we walk this guy?

Is he a HR threat? Jesus, we give this guy too much respect.....he isn't Vlad, he only wears his socks the same.....the bat isn't

Now THIS is Billy Ball

by Masaryk on Jul 19, 2005 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

did they all miss a memo?

the "dont walk figgins 2/3 times a game" memo?

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 19, 2005 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

Ack!

Stay awake this time Kendall! You know what he'll do

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

This time he won't go, they need a rally...

And Figgins on 2nd doesn't matter..

by Olijerez77 on Jul 19, 2005 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Way to be TALL, Dan!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 9:14 PM PDT reply actions

will huston

FINALLY get another save opp?

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 19, 2005 9:14 PM PDT reply actions

i hope not

by shawzy on Jul 19, 2005 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Um....

you aren't an Angels fan, are you? We've had some nasty people here rooting for other teams....

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions

i hope not too

because I want Rich to stay in.

by As Man on Jul 19, 2005 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, okay

That makes sense.

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions

DJ!!!!

Good Pick

A's Fan - Est. 1982

by elephantbaseball on Jul 19, 2005 9:14 PM PDT reply actions

Hey look...

Panties didn't steal...and Erstad's out! Sweeet...

I love you, Rich!!!

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:15 PM PDT reply actions

I like Figgy as a player. The fact that he is an

Angel makes me sick. He runs, plays 5 different positions and is so hard to strike out.

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:15 PM PDT reply actions

So now's the time to

play manager: If it stays 3-0, with Vlad, GA, Finley due up, how do you play it. (Harden's at just over 100 pitches.)

For me: Let Harden go out for the 9th and face Vlad, GA, with Street up if needed after. No Rincon, no Calero, no Duke. You?

Nico

by Nico on Jul 19, 2005 9:16 PM PDT reply actions

Agreed.

Now THIS is Billy Ball

by Masaryk on Jul 19, 2005 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree

by Sharon on Jul 19, 2005 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Sounds like the right plan.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions

exactly

trust no one else unless necessary, and hopefully save them all (including street) for tomorrow.

by xbhaskarx on Jul 19, 2005 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions

now this is tricky

Harden at 102 pitches. If he does not start the ninth the Halos get boost cause they have not come close to doing damage tonight. Yes or no?

by natsirt on Jul 19, 2005 9:16 PM PDT reply actions

Players win games, managers lose games

If Macha goes with Harden in the 9th and he's bombed everybody will ask why he didn't bring Street, and if he goes with Street and he's bombed everybody will ask why he took out Harden...It's not easy the Manager Job...

by Olijerez77 on Jul 19, 2005 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Lew Wolff and Billy Beane

had better start saving money NOW for the 'resign Rich Harden' fund for a few years down the line. Get that green and gold piggy bank started, men!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 9:16 PM PDT reply actions

That's not even a question

There are a few things that are worthy investments for the A's. King Richard IV is one of them.

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

All hail the King!

Thy smirk is ever cute. ;)

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:17 PM PDT reply actions

With its golden crown :)

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions

How can a smirk...

have a Golden Crown?

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

easy.

it's called photoshop.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

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by Jjjsixsix on Jul 19, 2005 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Someone should photoshop

a crown onto a picture of Rich!

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 19, 2005 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Umm...?

Maybe I meant his head?.... :)

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions

oh....

I thought you meant his smirk. Pardon my ignorance.

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

oh wow.

i didn't realize you asked "how can a smirk have a golden crown?"

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 19, 2005 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions

yes...

It was kind of silly, wasn't it?

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm torn

I want Rich to get a complete game in and he's pitching so well... but I also want Huston to get the save. :\

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 19, 2005 9:21 PM PDT reply actions

well, then we'll just have to score more runs

that way it's no longer a save situation and you won't feel so torn...

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 19, 2005 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Good plan! Hope it works out that way.

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 19, 2005 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions

I must have missed...

the wedding while I was doing dishes. :D

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Of course I want my husband to be happy

but... but... Huston...

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 19, 2005 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Vancouver:

Duck RF: 3 run homer

Nice way to start your pro career.

by Sharon on Jul 19, 2005 9:21 PM PDT reply actions

I don't know why but

reading Duck keeps making me laugh really hard.

Way to go, Bucky!!!! :D

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 19, 2005 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions

you mean "Ducky"

you know...from Land Before Time

by Sharon on Jul 19, 2005 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions

I think of Ducky from

Pretty In Pink. But I've been calling him Bucky for a long time... I guess Ducky will work.

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 19, 2005 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

how could I forget that Ducky?!

Bucky is better...

by Sharon on Jul 19, 2005 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, awesome!

I like Buck... er, Duck, so that's fabulous to hear!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Agree Harden come out in the 9th. He can handle

the workload. He had two months off basically. let's go Ritchie!!!

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:22 PM PDT reply actions

plus 81 pitches last game

he's cruising. let him at least start the inning.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 19, 2005 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

See Kendall lean in on that one? I like how he

does that. Anything to get on.

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:23 PM PDT reply actions

LOL.

My god, Kendall. The ump'll notice if you JUMP in front of the pitch, dude.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 9:23 PM PDT reply actions

Hey! The A's are batting!

While we're going on and on about Rich.... who's in the dugout! :)

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:23 PM PDT reply actions

Heh...

Ellis is being a pest... I like it

by RickeySteals on Jul 19, 2005 9:23 PM PDT reply actions

Will Kendall hit a HR this year?

I think no.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 19, 2005 9:23 PM PDT reply actions

i think not.

maybe he was on steroids...

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

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by Jjjsixsix on Jul 19, 2005 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

nice DJ Picture from CBS

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 9:24 PM PDT reply actions

DJ really needs high socks.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Love it! Wallpaper here yo u go

Go Oakland Invaders!

by OaklandInvader on Jul 19, 2005 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Rich Harden only had 81 pitches last game and he

is well-rested because of the All-Star Break. If he doesn't come out in the 9th the A's are just too damn conservative.

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:25 PM PDT reply actions

i dont know what i would do

if kendall actually hit a HR this year.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 19, 2005 9:25 PM PDT reply actions

Die of shock.

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 19, 2005 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions

i think he would too

and then not be able to run the bases.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 19, 2005 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions

then take off for third.

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Harden... Harden.... Harden.... Harden... Let's

do it guys. Let's do it.

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

Annoying Girl

Can anyone else hear that annoying girl calling out everyone whos on deck's name? She driving me crazy, shes probably an AN member

"Rebuild This"

by JSCHWAN on Jul 19, 2005 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

In Anaheim? How weird.

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 19, 2005 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions

YES. AUGH.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions

I think

that REBUILD THIS should be the new AN Slogan. Anyone else agree?

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions

hells ya

by As Man on Jul 19, 2005 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions

YES!

COME ON RICH!!!

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 19, 2005 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

I am eager

for a pine tar-related chant when the Angels come to Oakland. There will be a little disappointment in my heart if the Angels leave Oakland without Donnelly flipping out and sobbing on the mound over the big-bad-Oakland fans taunting him.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

that would be awesome

Donnelly is a big baby.

by Sharon on Jul 19, 2005 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Can I get a HAIL

From the Court?

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

HAIL!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 19, 2005 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions

All hail :)

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions

You guys hear that girl screaming in the BG?

She was saying, "KENDALL! APRIL SAYS HI!! KENDALL!! APRIL SAYS HI!!" I wonder who April is... She was also screaming at Kotsay [I'm guessing she was sitting close to the on-deck circle] but I couldn't quite make out what she was saying to Kotsay.

by Melody on Jul 19, 2005 9:27 PM PDT reply actions

i went out and checked ...

kotsay and kendall's april stats.

they were good, so apparently that's not the taunt.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

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by Jjjsixsix on Jul 19, 2005 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Har-den Har-den

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:27 PM PDT reply actions

Three outs. Three outs.

by ArakSOT on Jul 19, 2005 9:27 PM PDT reply actions

So...

Do I assume correctly the King has returned?

All Hail! And for good measure...I love you, Your Majesty.

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:27 PM PDT reply actions

Hail

to the sexy Canadian :)

Pssst. Over here....i don't bite i promise :)

by ChavysGrl3 on Jul 19, 2005 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow!!!

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:28 PM PDT reply actions

Thank you Vlad!

Swing on that first pitch... keeps Harden from working too hard

by RickeySteals on Jul 19, 2005 9:28 PM PDT reply actions

btw

If anyone wants a quick read with Rich, check out this article...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/players/07/18/questions0725/

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 19, 2005 9:29 PM PDT reply actions

Love it!!!!

one pitch one out

by natsirt on Jul 19, 2005 9:29 PM PDT reply actions

oooh...luck is ours

by ak_A on Jul 19, 2005 9:29 PM PDT reply actions

please strike out the side harden

otherwise you're hurting my fantasy team's k/9 this week (only bedard and k-rod have pitched).

by xbhaskarx on Jul 19, 2005 9:29 PM PDT reply actions

3 pitch K!

I love His Majesty! All HAIL!

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:30 PM PDT reply actions

Ritchie has come of age fella's. I'm so impressed

with him.

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:30 PM PDT reply actions

Big Red K!

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:30 PM PDT reply actions

Harden

owns Anderson!

by natsirt on Jul 19, 2005 9:30 PM PDT reply actions

STANDS UP AND APPLAUDS

LET'S GO HARDEN!

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 9:30 PM PDT reply actions

HAR-DEN! HAR-DEN! HAR-DEN!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 19, 2005 9:30 PM PDT reply actions

It's okay. Let's get Benjie!!

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

Oops...

He let Finley get a hit... doh!

by RickeySteals on Jul 19, 2005 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

DIE, Finley...

Get the next out quick, Rich...

HAR-DEN! HAR-DEN!

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

one more rich!

come on!!

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 19, 2005 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

Indefensible Difference

"Everyone was saying, 'Swisher, you suck!' and I was like, 'OK, we've established that.' "

by oblique on Jul 19, 2005 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

bear down Ritchie!!

Nasty pitch. Just nasty

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

HAR-DEN (clap clap)

HAR-DEN (clap clap);
I think a 3 hit shutout complete game will do

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

Phooey

maybe time for Street?

by RickeySteals on Jul 19, 2005 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

Dang, I wanted the SO

Go Oakland Invaders!

by OaklandInvader on Jul 19, 2005 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

ARG! ARG! ARG!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

Oh noooo!!!!!

Pssst. Over here....i don't bite i promise :)

by ChavysGrl3 on Jul 19, 2005 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

in the dirt. Splitter in the dirt

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

Prepare to Bow

All hail King Rich!

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

darn

I don't like them scoring runs
I wanted Rich to get another shutout
I wanted him to get the complete game, and I think that Street will come in now

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 19, 2005 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

NOOOO!!!!

Stupid Molina! Bad! Bad! Bad!

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

dang... Harden's starting to look tired

and I'm not saying that just because he gave up those hits.

by As Man on Jul 19, 2005 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

sh*t

by ak_A on Jul 19, 2005 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

EEEEEK There went the SO :(

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 19, 2005 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

good one

Pssst. Over here....i don't bite i promise :)

by ChavysGrl3 on Jul 19, 2005 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

KICU jinxed it. Hell.

Okay, Huston. Time to be a man. THE man. Not quite THE MAN, since that's Richie, but close.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

Saying the same thing..

Sometimes, I wish the announcers would just stop talking and let us watch...

by LongTimeFan on Jul 19, 2005 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Play by play?

What just happened?

by eamb on Jul 19, 2005 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

Shit.. Should have been a splitter in the dirt.

Too good of a pitch to throw Benjie. Fastball right down the middle.

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

street's coming in

good game rich

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 19, 2005 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

I think Macha

played it right. Gave Harden a fair chance to finish while he had a shutout, is putting winning the game ahead of the CG.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 19, 2005 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

so effing annoying

more reasons to loathe the angels.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 19, 2005 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

Ny Times Article

Rich said if he wasn't a pitcher he'd be in the UFC. That's fucking awesome.

by Lostprophets on Jul 19, 2005 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

That's pretty badass. Rich!

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 19, 2005 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, since my husband can't get the

compelte game shut out I guess my mister-ess Huston will have to get a save instead.

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 19, 2005 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

WAY TO GO RICH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AWESOME MAN! ALL HAIL!

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

Now if

Molina steals second Kendall should hang em up

by natsirt on Jul 19, 2005 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

Slowlina

has been run for by Paul. Think subbing Melhuse for Fasano.

A Beane in the hand is worth $60M in payroll

by jeepers on Jul 19, 2005 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Ritchie let Benjie off the hook with a fastball

by Testy1212 on Jul 19, 2005 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

Here's Huston!

Too bad about the SO. But let's hail the King for ANOTHER, yes, ANOTHER amazing performance.
HAIL!

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

HAIL

KING RICHARD IV!

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, seriously!

Another dominating performance from Rich. AWESOME.

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 19, 2005 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions

time to earn a save

this counts as a REAL save...

by Apricot on Jul 19, 2005 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

COME ON HUSTON!!!

STRIKE HIM OUT YOU SEXY THING!!!

Oh, um, I mean, um...

Just get him out!!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 19, 2005 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

Let's end this

Time for Dead End Street

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

Hu-ston! clap clap

"Everyone was saying, 'Swisher, you suck!' and I was like, 'OK, we've established that.' "

by oblique on Jul 19, 2005 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

Eeeeeek. This tension scares me.

But mmm. There's Zito and my future husband as a distraction.

THROW SOMETHING BETTER, HUSTON.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

Keep the ball low

Now THIS is Billy Ball

by Masaryk on Jul 19, 2005 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

GAME! BIATCH!

Go Oakland Invaders!

by OaklandInvader on Jul 19, 2005 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

Woot!

Not a bad game...

by RickeySteals on Jul 19, 2005 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

yes

:)

by Apricot on Jul 19, 2005 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

HUS-TON

CLAP CLAP

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

at least the halos fans...

didn't cheer that like it'd be the walkoff homer.

i know a team across the bay whose fans would do that.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 19, 2005 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

peace out!

by ak_A on Jul 19, 2005 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

YESSSS!

VICTORY! Okay, the shutout woulda been nice, being the first A with back-to-back SHO since Mulder would be awesome, but damn. That was sweeeeeeeeeet.

Oh, how I love you, Harden-and-Huston!

This was SUCH A NICE WIN. Having Harden out there meant we HAD to, thank the baseball gods that we did!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

Great job boys!

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

i'll take a 9 inning win ...

.. over an 8 inning shut out everytime. GO A'S!! nice job fellas.

by mookyee on Jul 19, 2005 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

oh my god

by OaklandSi on Jul 19, 2005 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

I hope I didn't miss anything...

...you know, like a dominating start by Rich Harden and an exciting save by Huston. Yup, sure hope I didn't miss anything like that.

Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jul 19, 2005 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

HUGE win. YES!

by ArakSOT on Jul 19, 2005 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

I'll fucking take it!

ZI-TO (clap clap), ZI-TO (clap clap)

by tblazrdude on Jul 19, 2005 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

Damn.

Rich was THIS CLOSE to having an ERA under 2. Oh well. Guess he'll have to live with 2.11. :-)

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

I'm sure he'll get that ERA

down and under control next time. No worries!

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 19, 2005 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Awesome!

games like this make staying up till 12:30 worth it. Also, it's nice to feel like part of the fan base while so far away. GO A'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by natsirt on Jul 19, 2005 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

the best thing

is seeing how zito and harden really seem to be feeding off each other!! that's a kick-a** 1-2 punch right there.

can't wait to see Z finish it off tomorrow!

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 19, 2005 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

Incredible

How does the King do it? Almost EVERY SINGLE start, he gives a quality performance. His ERA is 2.11. He nearly pitched a perfect game.
IS THIS GUY FOR REAL?

It was an amazing game - lowscoring and excellent pitching.

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:40 PM PDT reply actions

AND

finally a save for my fantasy team. can't argue with that. ;) especially since i also have harden.

oh, all is well!

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 19, 2005 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Okay

both of us posting about his ERA at the same second? Creepy.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 19, 2005 9:40 PM PDT reply actions

Long live the King

May he reign forever in Oakland!

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 19, 2005 9:40 PM PDT reply actions

May His Majesty

Live long and never lose thy cute smirk!

by Squeaky on Jul 19, 2005 9:45 PM PDT reply actions

Second this notion.

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 19, 2005 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions

All Hail King Richard!

What a game! Love beating the LAAAAAA! Take that Halos! Stupid fans! Rally Monkey this! Ha! Take it tomorrow, Z! Nice job boys!

by A'sfansince1970 on Jul 19, 2005 9:46 PM PDT reply actions

I'm here!

what did i miss?

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 19, 2005 9:46 PM PDT reply actions

Harden owned = complete game summary.

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 19, 2005 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I knew he'd make me feel better. . .

after last night's debacle. I not only love beating the Angels, I love that the A's have proved over the last month and a half that they can hang with (and beat) the best teams in baseball.

I'd hate to see Byrnes in pinstripes; it broke my heart when Giambi went there. From CBS Sportsline:

The Yankees would welcome a proven starting CF like Florida' Juan Pierre or Seattle's Randy Winn, says the New York Times, but with their reluctance to trade prospects, a more realistic acquisition could be a lesser outfielder like Colorado's Eric Byrnes or Philadelphia's Endy Chavez.

You've got to live like you're on vacation - P. Stanley

by Durden on Jul 19, 2005 9:50 PM PDT reply actions

First time I saw it in print . . .

"Colorado's Eric Byrnes". Sounds wrong. Like when I read "Baltimore's Miguel Tejada". Just doesn't sound right.

You've got to live like you're on vacation - P. Stanley

by Durden on Jul 19, 2005 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions

better than the Big Three

I honestly don't remember any of the Big Three looking this dominant against two quality offenses back to back as we have just seen from Mr. Harden. In fact, the last time I truly remember an A's pitcher being this lights-outs dominant was Corey Lidle during the 20 game win streak. (Ah, the memories). Whatcha all think?

Go Zito!!!!!!!!

by BruceBochteBiyatches on Jul 19, 2005 10:30 PM PDT reply actions